Welcome!

UpCountry Artists was organized by a small but energetic group of artists over 30 years ago. Our mission continues to be to encourage, support and develop visual literacy, the performing arts, artists and public art awareness, primarily through education, in central and western Maine.

Currently based in Kingfield, Maine, UCA raises scholarship money for local high school students who want to pursue a career in the arts.

Our primary source of scholarship money comes from member donations generated by sales made at our popular annual juried Sugarloaf Art Show and through a raffle also held during the art show.

Applications from members of UpCountry Artists to the juried Sugarloaf Homecoming Show will get preference in the jurying process.

We hope you will consider joining this dynamic organization and look forward to working with you and for you, to bring greater awareness to the talented artists in this under-served part of Maine.

 FAQs

  • Use the JOIN button in the top right of this website and fill out the application.

    For any questions reach out to upcountryartists@gmail.com

  • You must become a member to become a vendor at the upcoming 2025 Sugarloaf Homecoming Art Show.

    In order to do so, use the Become a Member button in the top right of this webpage.

    After that, you must submit an application to be in the show, which will go public in Spring of 2025.

  • October 11th and 12th 2025.

  • Applicants must present a portfolio of their artwork, a written statement of what art means to them, and proof of acceptance at a college/school of art, as well as a recommendation from their art teacher.

    Applications are judged by a committee of UCA artists. See the scholarship tab of our website for more information.

  • Students who have grown up or are living in Western Maine are welcome to apply. Upcountry Artists awards 2 scholarships annually to local high school graduates and Maine university art students studying art or a related field.

  • You can follow us on Instagram at @UpCountryArtists or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UpCountryArtists.org

    The most recent updates will always be found here on this website or through our newsletter.

  • Artist Memberships

    Individual Memberships - $25 annually.

    Family Memberships - $35 annually

    Membership includes an opportunity to participate in the Sugarloaf Art Show, link to your website through our website and Facebook page, both of which are used on all promotional material we produce and distribute.

    Community Partner Memberships

    Membership fee - $25 annually

    Membership includes a link to your website through our website, which is available to the public, potential customers, and all of our members.

  • Membership fees are used to help us cover the cost of putting on the Sugarloaf Art Show every year which was established as a vehicle to showcase and promote sales of our members’ artwork.